Four men were killed in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control in Poonch, Azad Kashmir, according to local reports. The incident occurred in Mahndla Madarpur village, where the landmine detonated as it washed over from India. The victims were identified as young men, though no further details on their ages or backgrounds were provided.
The explosion took place in a rural area close to the disputed border between Indian-administered Kashmir and Pakistani-administered Kashmir. Local authorities confirmed the deaths but did not immediately release information on the cause of the landmine's activation. The incident highlights the ongoing risks associated with unexploded ordnance in the region, a legacy of decades of conflict.
Landmines remain a persistent danger in the Kashmir region, where past military operations have left behind unsecured explosive devices. Despite efforts to clear such areas, the presence of landmines continues to pose a threat to civilians and security forces alike. This incident underscores the challenges of de-mining in a politically sensitive zone.
